Day 4 of Meatloaf

Day 4 was postponed till today since we had very special guests all day and I wanted to play instead of cook.. So
Day 4 here we go.

Sage Turkey Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

MEAT LOAVES

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey

1 c shredded apple (1 med-size)

1/2 c panko crumbs

2 tbsp minced, fresh sage

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Cooking spray

PREP: 10 Minutes

COOK: 25 Minutes

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ONION + CIDER GRAVY

1 tbsp Smart Balance

1 large sweet onion (Vidalia), vertically sliced

1 c apple cider

1 c fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp cornstarch (organic)

1 tsp water

1/4 tsp salt

PREP: 5 Minutes

COOK: 34 Minutes

Directions:

MEAT LOAVES

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each portion into an oval-shaped loaf.
• Place loaves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 156 degrees.

Cal 283; Fat 11.9g; Protein 22.5g; Fiber 1.2g

ONION + CIDER GRAVY

• Melt Smart Balance in a large nonstick skillet over medium-heat; add onion to pan. Cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• While onion cooks, bring cider and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; boil for 23 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Combine cornstarch, water, and salt, adding mixture to the cider reduction, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Stir in onion.
• Serve 1 meat loaf and 1/4 c gravy.

Cal 64; Fat 1.9g; Protein 0.8g; Fiber 0.5g

OTHER TOPIC

Sorry I have been so slow on getting some reviews up this week.. I think I am postponing till next wed this weeks giveaways but may get some reviews only up this weekend. It has been a very busy week with sick kids, Sick moms, and friends.

Day 3 of Meatloaf

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Day 3 of Meatloaf

Day 2 was another Success but I didn't really have any doubts with this one because this is the one Recipe I have made before and the family loves.

Day 3 Italian Meatloaf

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
• 4 (4 ounce) links Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry hot wheat cereal
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Chop sausage finely. In a large bowl combine beef, sausage, egg beat, bell pepper, onion, cereal, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix together and press into a loaf pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Drain grease from loaf pan periodically during baking. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Day 2 of something fun

Day 1 was a success I need to get a baster so I can periodically suck up the extra fat.

Day 2 Bacon Swiss Meatloaf

Bacon Swiss Meatloaf


2 bacon strip, crumbled
2 egg, beaten
2/3 butter crackers crushed
1/3 c shredded Swiss cheese
3 T chopped onion
2 garlic clove, minced
1/2teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb. Ground beef
In bowl combine egg, crackers, 4 Tablespoons shredded cheese, chopped onion, garlic, bacon, salt and pepper. Add beef into mixture and combine. Shape into loaf and freeze wrapped in tin foil or in a ziploc bag. When ready to cook take out of the freezer and place in a loaf pan. Top with more bacon pieces if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes- 1 hour. Test with a meat thermometer.

Something Fun- Day 1

Well I thought it would be fun and my brother coaxed me to do a 5 day Week of Meatloaf. So Monday thru Friday we will be having a different Meatloaf each day.


Day 1

Mexican Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup crushed hot and spicy cheese flavored crackers
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• Topping:
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chunky salsa

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine the eggs, tomatoes, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir the ground beef and crackers into the egg mixture. Press into a 8x8 inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
3. Remove the loaf from the oven, and drain any liquid from the pan. Spread a layer of salsa on top of the loaf, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Return the loaf to the oven; bake until the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.

I personally will not be eating this because it has tomatos in it and I am Tomato intolerant. But I will let you know tomorrow before tomorrows recipe how the 5-guys (hubby, Brother, and our 3 little guys) liked it.

To Dos.. We are cooking up some baby food.

Hi I am cooking up some babyfood today.. Buying baby food is one thing.. But Making it is Fun too.. here are some recipes we are making.

Mel-Ana 8+ months

1/2 cantaloupe cubed
4 Bananas halved

Put fruit in food processor and blend to the consistency your baby is taking. Right now we are pretty Lumpy and getting ready to start more solid food items and pick up food.

Squaccoli Recipe taken from NurtureBaby

(6-9 Months)

So, it’s fun to say. And it’s a delicious way to introduce greens into your little one's diet, as the mild, sweet winter squash tones down the strong broccoli flavor.

1 medium winter squash*
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium stalk broccoli
1/3 cup water

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut winter squash in half; scoop out seeds. Coat squash halves in olive oil and bake for 60 minutes, or until flesh is soft.

Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small pieces and put in steamer. Steam for 5-6 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

Let cooked winter squash cool to the touch and scoop out flesh from skin. Place peeled squash in blender, along with broccoli florets and blend until completely smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

Distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.

*You can substitute fresh winter squash with frozen, organic pureed winter squash. It’s readily available at most grocery stores and makes for a great time saver! Just heat squash in microwave and add to pureed broccoli.

Hearty Beef Stew Recipe taken from NurtureBaby and modified (one of my favorite sites)

(9-12 Months)

This recipe could not be easier to prepare, as you cook all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Once pureed, it’s creamy, meaty texture is divine.

1 small onion, diced
4 cups of homemade vegetable stock*
5-6 small red potatoes, diced

(we suggest leaving the skins on for added nutrition)
½ lb. organic lean beef, diced (Can use sirloin or “mock” tenderloin)
1 sprig of fresh thyme
2 carrots peeled and diced

*Can substitute with organic, low sodium stock. However, to ensure gluten free version, use homemade.

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and simmer 5-6 hours on low. Let stew cool once completely cooked. Remove thyme stem and add to food processor. Puree until you reach desired consistency.

Disperse into ice cube trays or cupcake tins and cool. Freeze, remove from tin, and store in freezer bags or reusable plastic containers.

~~~ I am adding Carrots to the mix too...